Rear Suspension

Stabilizer Shaft Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Set the parking brake.
2. Block the front wheels.
3. Remove the following stabilizer clamp components from the stabilizer links:

* The bolt nuts
* The washers
* The bolts (4)
* The clamps (6)

4. Remove the following stabilizer shaft (7) components from the stabilizer bracket/spring seats (3):

* The bolt nut (9)
* The washers
* The bolts (8)

5. Remove the stabilizer shaft (7) from the stabilizer bracket spring/seats (3).
6. Inspect the stabilizer insulators (5) for wear and damage. Replace the stabilizer insulators if wear or damage is evident.
7. Remove the stabilizer insulator from the stabilizer shaft.





Important: If the stabilizer brackets require replacement, perform the next 2 steps.


8. Remove the following components from the stabilizer bracket (4) and the stabilizer link (2):

* The stabilizer link nuts (1)
* The washers
* The bolts (3)




9. Remove the following components from the side member:

* The stabilizer bracket nuts (3, 7)
* The washers (4)
* The bolts (1, 5)
* The stabilizer bracket (2, 6)

Installation Procedure





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

Important: If the stabilizer brackets require replacement, perform the first 2 steps.


1. Install the following components to the side member:

* The stabilizer bracket (2, 6)
* The bolts (1, 5)
* The washers (4)
* The stabilizer bracket nuts (3, 7)

Tighten the nut to 70 Nm (52 lb ft).




2. Install the following components:

* The stabilizer link (2) to the stabilizer bracket (4)
* The stabilizer link bolts (3)
* The washers
* The nuts (1)

Tighten the stabilizer link nut to 240 Nm (177 lb ft).

3. Install the stabilizer insulator on the stabilizer shaft.




4. Install the stabilizer shaft (7) to the stabilizer bracket/spring seats (3).
5. Install the following components on the stabilizer shaft and the stabilizer bracket/spring seats:

* The stabilizer shaft bolts (8)
* The washers
* The nuts (9)

Tighten the stabilizer shaft nut to 240 Nm (177 lb ft).

6. Install the following components on the stabilizer links:

* The stabilizer clamps (6)
* The bolts (4)
* The washers
* The nuts

Tighten the stabilizer clamp nut to 220 Nm (162 lb ft).